I mean... Those people pulled over were doing something to get pulled over. I'm quite sure those people knew how to avoid getting pulled over as well. They just decided to risk it and got caught. Nobody out there thinks doing 20 over the limit is the way to not get pulled over.

But you're right. I think about 50% of people would suffocate if breathing wasn't natural and nobody told them to keep doing it 24/7.

Clearly not if OP saw tons of people pulled over. Would it shock you to find out common sense isn’t very common?

definitely, the fact ppl leave them laying on wheelchair ramps on curbs is infuriating.

I’m angry…. So sorry 😞

It's the 4th highest revenue league in the US.

 
The US is a part of the world, surprisingly enough.

They look to he what.....2 or 3 THOUSAND pounds each???

I'd call someone strong to help you move them!!@

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Are you a rail industry recruiter? Idk, Norfolk Southern has already done a spectacular job showing the citizens of East Palestine and surroundings areas of PA, OH and WV what they and the larger rail industry truly stand for and how responsible and conscientious they are.

I can’t really think of a better advertisement as an employer than blowing up 5 cars filled with vinyl chloride after a preventable derailment then getting the tracks fixed ASAP without properly remediating the soil, so that basically the air and water and people in the town and surrounding areas are just f’d. If they treat victims of their derailment like that, I can’t wait to see how they treat their employees.

Where do we sign up?

I was kinda joking there! But thanks, I learned something from your post.

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What about vision impaired people who might fall over them! I took a walk with a very elderly man and he said that if I weren't with him to move them off of the sidewalk, then he would have had to step into the street - he was unable to step over them - and going up and down off of the curb is next to impossible for him, so he would have been stranded. I never gave these things a minute's thought until taking this walk with my friend. Now, they piss me off.

That’s always my go-to for a wide variety of picky eaters and dietary concerns.

Yes. 311 is an invaluable resource. They may seem grumpy but ask nicely (but also seem angry) and shit will get flagged to get done.

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No.

For the same reason that Apprentice Plumbers do most of the work on your bathroom but you pay the Company's labor rate. Overhead.

For what you earning, you are making more than 90% of college graduates will ever see. You made a good choice.

This is from a Norfolk-Southern ad for Conductors:

"The conductor position can often mean a significant lifestyle change as the work schedule is often non-traditional and requires many to be available to work on a 90-minute to 2-hour notice
Individuals are responsible for providing their own transportation to the area
A CT will expect to work a schedule similar to that of a regular conductor
As a conductor you will most likely be assigned to a conductors' extra board
Conductor extra boards have schedules with a minimum of two rest days for every six consecutive working days
While not on your rest days, you are subject to be called to work 24 hours a day, on an as-needed basis
Extra board work schedules are irregular and are determined by business needs
You will be required to report to your work location within a 90-minute to 2-hour notice
A conductor should expect to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions
This may mean working in poor weather conditions day or night"
During training a Conductor Trainee (CT) will earn $25 per hour, with a minimum $200 in earnings per shift

Additionally, CTs are eligible for an on-the-job training incentive of $300 per bi-weekly pay period

After training, conductors earn an average of $70,000 in their first year"

Here is the pay info for Wheeling & Lake Erie Railroad (admittedly, not a Class I railroad):

"Wages
Brakeman: $22.12/hr
Conductor: $24.35/hr
Engineer: $26.52/hr
The annual earnings potential ranges from the low $50k to mid $80K depending upon the number of hours worked"

I've done pretty well in the mill. I don't have to work a shitload of OT to cross the six figure mark. The Job I had before this was USW represented as well, and that was also pretty good. That RR retirement does sound pretty good. But I'm a little long in the tooth for it to benefit me anyway. Resetting the retirement clock for a new 30 year countdown doesn't make much sense when you're already over 40.

7s has a lot more variety and amenities than Laurel Mountain (which I’m assuming you mean by laurel highlands). Laurel has 3 runs, one of which is the steepest in PA, one lift and the snow is getting pretty scarce at the top.

I’d say go to 7s on a weekday or a Sunday if you’re split between the two. Laurel is cool too though if you want to bring your own lunch into the lodge and spend your time at a smaller place. The schlep is way easier at Laurel.

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I had surgery awhile back and I think the PA actually did it because the Dr spoke zero English. He came highly recommended so I figured wth. 🤷🏻‍♀️

It was probably about five years ago I was talking with him. And I don't recall how long since he'd had that experience. Thanks for clearing it up.

The extended time away would be a deal breaker for me. I turned down a lot of lucrative, "on the road" work over the years. I have kids, and I can't be the kind of dad I want to be if I'm 1000 miles away all the time. Heck, the rotating shifts at the mill damn near wrecked my marriage. But you're right, if you're a person who's already working 80 hour weeks for shit money, this would definitely be a better opportunity.

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I always say to just go. Seven springs might not be “good” but all the main slopes are open and you can get some good runs in before global warming shuts it down!